Model Year | 2011 | 2018 | |
Model | Volkswagen Eos | Ford Taurus | |
Engine | |||
Transmission | |||
Drivetrain | |||
Body | 2dr Hardtop conv. | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 101.5 in | 112.9 in | -11.4 in |
Length | 173.5 in | 202.9 in | -29.4 in |
Width | 70.5 in | 76.2 in | -5.7 in |
Height | 56.8 in | 60.7 in | -3.9 in |
Curb Weight | 3505 lb. | 3969 lb. | -464 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gal. | 20.0 gal. | -5.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.5 in | 39.0 in | -1.5 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 54.7 in | 57.9 in | -3.2 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 0.0 in | 56.3 in | -56.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.9 in | -0.2 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 35.8 in | 37.8 in | -2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 41.5 in | 56.9 in | -15.4 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 0.0 in | 55.8 in | -55.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 32.5 in | 38.1 in | -5.6 in |
Total Legroom | 74.2 in (over 2 rows) | 80 in (over 2 rows) | -5.8 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 6.6 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -13.5 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 10.5 ft3 | 20.1 ft3 | -9.6 ft3 |
2011 Volkswagen Eos Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2012 | 2dr Hardtop conv. turbocharged 200hp 2.0L I4 6-speed automated manual FWD |
The back seat is not comfortable and has limited leg room. While the latter may be typical of some convertibles, leg room is less than on previous convertibles I have owned. see full Volkswagen Eos review |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2018 Ford Taurus.